List of artificial pet games

A pet-raising simulation (sometimes called artificial pets[1]) is a video game that focuses on the care, raising, breeding or exhibition of simulated animals. These games are software implementations of digital pets. Such games are described as a sub-class of life simulation game. The concept originated from role-playing video games, with the Megami Tensei series and Dragon Quest V being the earliest examples.[2]

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Console or handheld

Social network embedded

Smart phone mobile devices

PC or computer games

Browser-based games

See also: Virtual pet site
Sortable table
Title Website Gameplay Founder/developer Release date Revenue Model
Aftermath Zone [1] Virtual world Darryl Thompson 2009 Microtransactions
Alacrity Sim [2] Breeding simulation Alyssa Robyn Davis-Ambrose 2010
Aramii [3] Breeding simulation Mariko Carandang 2008
Aywas [4] Virtual world 2009
BreePets [5] Breeding simulation, virtual world Christopher Dennl, Marie-Luise Ortega 2011 Subscription, digital content
ChibiPaws
Completely Horse Nuts [6]
Digis
DNAdopts
Dragon Adopters [7]
Dragon Cave [8] Breeding simulation T. J. Lipscomb 2006 Advertising, merchandise
Ecotopians [9] Eco-friendly Virtual World Avokatow Web Development / Sierra Katow 2008
Equiverse [10] 2008
Exhibited [11] Breeding simulation, dinosaurs, virtual world 2008
FelisFire [12] Breeding simulation, virtual world "Sister site" to Aywas 2010 (Beta Version)
Fishferous [13] Breeding simulation, virtual aquarium 2010 (Beta Version)
FooPets [14] Realistic pet simulation, breeding simulation FooMojo[3] 2011 Subscription (no free services), digital content[3]
Furry-Paws [15] Virtual dog simulation Furry-Paws.com, LLC 2009
GoPets
Global Pokedex Plus
Gryffs [16] Breeding simulation 2010
Horseland [17] Breeding simulation 1994
Icepets [18] Virtual World 2010
K-9 the Game [19] Realistic dog breeding simulation 2008 Digital content
Khimeros [20] Breeding simulation, virtual world 2010 Digital content
Magistream [21] Virtual world 11 May 2009 Digital content
Marapets [22] 15 August 2004 Advertising, digital content[4]
Misticpets
Moomii
Moshi Monsters [23] Mind Candy 2007
Mutt-z [24]
Mweor [25] Furry-Paws.com, LLC
Mystic Grove [26] Virtual world February 2009 Digital content, merchandise
MysticPetQuest
Mythodreas
NeoPets [27] Virtual world Neopets Inc. (Owned by Viacom) 15 November 1999 [5] Subscription, advertising, merchandise
Petnebula
Petpet Park [28] Virtual world Nickelodeon Kids & Family Virtual Worlds Group October 2008 Subscription, advertising
Pocket Puma Pets (or P3)
PowerPets [29] Virtual World 2002
PsyPets [30] 2004 Digital content
Rescreatu
Subeta [31] Virtual World Agoge Incorporated / Keith Kurson 2006 Microtransactions, Merchendise
Squiby
The Dragon Empire
The Plains of Simiron
Tygras [32] Breeding simulation "Tygras Inc." Tygras.com, LLC.
Unicreatures
Valenth
Wajas [33] Breeding simulation, virtual world Wajas, Inc
Webkinz [34] Virtual world Ganz 29 April 2005 Merchandise, digital content
White Oak Stables
Wolf realm
Woolly Hooves [35] Breeding simulation, rpg, standard browser game Furry-Paws.com, LLC 11 November 2008

See also

References

  1. ^ Rollings, Andrew; Ernest Adams (2003). Andrew Rollings and Ernest Adams on Game Design. New Riders Publishing. pp. 477–487. ISBN 1-59273-001-9. http://safari.adobepress.com/1592730019/ch16. 
  2. ^ Oleg Roschin. "The World of Asian RPGs: Brief History of Japanese RPGs". MobyGames. http://www.mobygames.com/featured_article/feature,25/section,168. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  3. ^ a b Seiler, Joey (2008-12-17). "FooPets Launches Realistic Virtual Pets, World on the Way". http://www.engagedigital.com/2008/12/17/foopets-launches-realistic-virtual-pets-world-on-the-way/. Retrieved 2011-02-28. 
  4. ^ Brereton, Erin. "Marapets Website Review". http://www.commonsensemedia.org/website-reviews/www-marapets.html. Retrieved 2011-03-14. 
  5. ^ "NeoPets - About Us". http://www.neopets.com/aboutus.phtml. Retrieved 2011-02-22.